Question

You have an order for Morphine 2 mg IV every 2 hours PRN. The Pyxis machine dispenses a 4 mg vial.

You scan the Morphine and get a warning that the dose you are giving is higher than the dose ordered. What should you do?
Group of answer choicesScan the patient's barcode to confirm you have the right patient's chart openClick Partial Package and manually enter the dose actually given.Select an override reason for the alert and continue administering the medicationStop administering the medication and send the syringe back to pharmacy

Answer 1

If the Pyxis machine indicates a higher dose than ordered, one should stop administering the medication and select 'Click Partial Package' to manually enter the correct dose, or follow the healthcare facility's protocol for such instances.

Step-by-step explanation:

When you encounter a warning from the Pyxis machine indicating that the dose you are giving is higher than the dose ordered, the appropriate action to take is to stop administering the medication. In this scenario, where you have a 4 mg vial but the order is for only 2 mg IV, you should not proceed with dispensing the medication. Instead, you should select the option Click Partial Package and manually enter the dose you will actually be giving, which is 2 mg. If this option does not exist or you're unable to alter the quantity, then you should follow your healthcare facility's protocol, which may involve stopping the administration of the medication and consulting with the pharmacy for further instructions. This is crucial to ensure patient safety and to adhere to the principles of correct medication administration.